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David Lee Simmons, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

About Me:

I cover all kinds of entertainment stuff across the Crescent City. I'm the former A&E editor for Gambit Weekly with seven interesting years in Atlanta in between, and am the current husband of the fabulous Faith Dawson, and father to little Elijah.

The request sign at Preservation Hall changed from "Saints" to Hall and Oates' hit song "Maneater" for John Oates performance with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Preservation Hall in New Orleans Wednesdsay, October 9th, 2013. (Josh Brasted Photo)

Fans crowded outside Preservation Hall on St. Peter Street try to snap a photo of Dave Grohl during the Foo Fighters' surprise show on May 17, 2014. (Photo by Kenneth Daley, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES PICAYUNE Amanda Walker Rivershack Tavern (3449 River Road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938) 7:00 p.m. Amanda simply plays piano, sings, and writes her own songs. Of course, things are never as simple as they appear. When she performs, it feels like she is talking directly to you, sharing her most personal feelings. Her warmth and charisma radiate through...

DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES PICAYUNE Amanda Walker Rivershack Tavern (3449 River Road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938) 7:00 p.m.Amanda simply plays piano, sings, and writes her own songs. Of course, things are never as simple as they appear. When she performs, it feels like she is talking directly to you, sharing her most personal feelings. Her warmth and charisma radiate through her...

DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES PICAYUNE Amanda Walker Rivershack Tavern (3449 River Road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938) 7:00 p.m. Amanda simply plays piano, sings, and writes her own songs. Of course, things are never as simple as they appear. When she performs, it feels like she is talking directly to you, sharing her most personal feelings. Her warmth and charisma radiate through...

DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES PICAYUNE Amanda Walker Rivershack Tavern (3449 River Road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938) 7:00 p.m. Amanda simply plays piano, sings, and writes her own songs. Of course, things are never as simple as they appear. When she performs, it feels like she is talking directly to you, sharing her most personal feelings. Her warmth and charisma radiate through...

DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES PICAYUNE Amanda Walker Rivershack Tavern (3449 River Road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938) 7:00 p.m. Amanda simply plays piano, sings, and writes her own songs. Of course, things are never as simple as they appear. When she performs, it feels like she is talking directly to you, sharing her most personal feelings. Her warmth and charisma radiate through...

DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES PICAYUNE Amanda Walker Rivershack Tavern (3449 River Road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938) 7:00 p.m.Amanda simply plays piano, sings, and writes her own songs. Of course, things are never as simple as they appear. When she performs, it feels like she is talking directly to you, sharing her most personal feelings. Her warmth and charisma radiate through her...

DAVID GRUNFELD / THE TIMES PICAYUNE Amanda Walker Rivershack Tavern (3449 River Road, Jefferson, 504-834-4938) 7:00 p.m. Amanda simply plays piano, sings, and writes her own songs. Of course, things are never as simple as they appear. When she performs, it feels like she is talking directly to you, sharing her most personal feelings. Her warmth and charisma radiate through...